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1999 Daewoo Lanos Engine problems

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 1999 Daewoo Lanos's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 73% of all its complaints, most recently on March 2, 2005. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
45
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine recalls for the 1999 Daewoo Lanos

Engine and engine cooling

04V3940004,305 vehicles affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
The risk
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.

Engine and engine cooling

04V35700011,576 vehicles affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
The risk
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on september 7, 2004. Owners should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their website at www.Daewoous.Com.

Engine complaints

Engine & coolingAirbagsWheels & tires

Consumer received four recall letters 02v131001 concerning air bags, 04v357000 and 04v394000 concerning engine failure, and 99v336001 regarding defective wheels. When taken to get these defects serviced on 2/24/05 dealer had no parts. A rental fee was provided, but dealer still had no parts. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Air bags · WheelsNHTSA 10113298
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 0v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor . Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099714
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall 04v35700 on the camshaft position sensor. The consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. *Jb *sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10096645
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099345
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer refused to honor the recall because they didn't want to do it. *Ak *sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10095154
Engine & cooling

The consumer received nhtsa 04v35700 on the camshaft position sensor. The vehicle was taken in to have the recall performed. However, the dealer refused to honor the recall because the check engine light did not appear on the dashboard. Please provide further details. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099173
Engine & cooling

Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for repairs, but discovered that the service was not done. Consumer was told that in order to get repairs done consumer would have to pay would have to pay for the work. They only inspected the vehicle but did not change anything. *Ak the consumer stated that the vehicle has all the problems listed in the recall. *Tc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10092584
Engine & cooling

The check engine light is on, there are no dealers to service the cam shaft sensor. Recall 04v357000. *Ak the consumer requested information about dealers who could service her vehicle. *Sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10092947
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer charged for the recall.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10095439
Engine & cooling

Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10095427
Engine & coolingAirbags

Consumer received recall 04v357000 for cam shaft position szensor, and recall 02v131000 concerning air bag failure. No daewoo dealership within a 100 mile radius of sterling, co.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Air bagsNHTSA 10095378
Engine & cooling

Recall 04v357000 for cam shaft position sensor was issued. Consumer was unable to reach the manufacturer. Dealer stated parts were not available.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10095170
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094913
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094900
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall notice 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094897
Engine & cooling

Consumer received 04vv357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094883
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094882
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 for the camshaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094843
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall notice 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094788
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094782
Engine & cooling

The camshaft sensor recall 04v357000. No dealers were found in the area to do recall repairs.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094741
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000o concerning cam shaft position sensor. There were no dealers to make the repairs.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094724
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Consumer cannot find a dealership nor contact the number provided on the recall letter for daewoo customer service. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094712
Engine & cooling

The pulley arm was defective, causing the timing belt to fail. Also, engine malfunctioned. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer on several occasions. However, they were unable to rectify the problem. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094694
Engine & cooling

Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft postion sensor. Dealer was not in operation.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10094651

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